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About the Role
Provides high-quality childcare by following practices that support children's development and adhering to established policies, procedures, and regulations. Fosters strong relationships with court officials, law enforcement, children, families, staff, and community partners.
Responsibilities
- Implements day-to-day activities at the court drop-in child care, aligned with service outcomes, performance targets, and goals.
- Stays updated on effective childcare methods and best practices.
- Completes all necessary enrollment forms according to contract.
- Supervises children in the facility.
- Actively engages children with developmentally appropriate play activities.
- Communicates and/or meets with parents/guardians regarding community supports.
- Meets all required trainings as specified in contract and by OCFS.
- Assists in lesson planning.
- Maintains awareness and complies with Agency, service area, guidelines, policies, and procedures, including NYS Child Abuse laws.
- Participates in all designated meetings.
- Collects and reports data.
- Promotes positive agency and service area image.
- Fosters relationships with Funders, staff, partners, parents, and Court/Law enforcement.
- Obtains and tracks in-kind documentation.
- Assists with facilitation of the Advisory Board.
- Acts as back-up for the lead child care specialist, completing all documentation when the lead is out on benefit time.
- Provides community referrals based on customer-provided parameters.
- Maintains records in the Empire State Match provider and referral database, collecting and reporting data.
- Maintains Standards of Excellence files for compliance.
- Supports the Summer Food Program.
- Works collaboratively with child care council staff to promote child care in the county through events, social media posts, newsletters, website, coalitions, and presentations.
- Promotes agency mission.
- Participates in the larger agency team through committee structures, planning, policy development, and volunteerism.
- Maintains consistent professional customer service.
- Performs other duties as designated by supervisor.
- Adheres to all policies and procedures.
- Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes.
- Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate.
- Participates in organizational and divisional management systems.
Requirements
- High School Diploma required with 2 years’ experience working with children and families or Associate degree preferred in Early Childhood with 1 year experience working with children and families.
- Completes all required NYS background clearances.
- Passes pre-employment physical exams and TB Testing.
- Possesses a valid Driver’s license.
- Has reliable transportation.
- Must be able to provide consistent, even-tempered customer service.
- Works compassionately with a diverse population.
- Ability to lift up to and including 25-50 pounds of physical effort.
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Drive.
- Ability to develop and maintain and engage in positive relationships with people from various backgrounds.
Work Type
- Full-time
- 35 hours weekly
Education Level
- High School Diploma
- Associate degree preferred in Early Childhood
Salary/Compensations
- $18.81/ hourly